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KB5063878 could be breaking drives — here’s how to stay safe
By Cale Hunt published
Windows A lengthy report from an X user suggests that after the latest Windows 11 update, KB5063878, some SSDs are flatlining when attempting to move large files. Here's what you need to know.

Cloud storage risks explained — and how to avoid becoming a cautionary tale
By Cale Hunt published
Storage Here's what you can do to ensure your data doesn't get nuked if your cloud provider decides you're no longer a customer.

This 2TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD is finally on sale for Prime Day
By Ben Wilson published
Deal The WD_BLACK SN8100 PCIe Gen 5 NVMe solid-state drive offers 2TB of storage with read speeds up to 14,200MB/s, and it's a beast. Now it's a reasonable price, too.

The 4TB rugged SSD I use for all data backups is now 40% off
By Cale Hunt published
Deals The T7 Shield is the rugged SSD I trust so much that I bought two at full price. Why didn't I wait until this 40% discount?

Blink and you might miss it; this is the xMEMS 1mm fan-on-a-chip
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware High-performance, thin devices often don't have the space to fit a proper cooling system. That's changing with these micro fans. Here's what you need to know.

The 2TB SSD I scored highest is down to $129 today only
By Cale Hunt published
Deals I've had the SK hynix Platinum P41 in my personal gaming PC for years, and the 2TB model hasn't been this cheap since last year.

This new PCIe 5.0 SSD from Crucial could be perfect for laptops
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware Crucial announced a new T710 PCIe 5.0 SSD made for high-performance laptops and desktop PCs. With it comes a new X10 portable SSD with USB-C 3.2 (Gen 2x2) speed.

WD_BLACK SN8100 PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD review: Doubling my Gen 4 read speeds
By Ben Wilson published
Review SanDisk's WD_BLACK SN8100 PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 2280 "game drive" SSD delivers double the read speeds of my Gen 4 favorite, but comes with a trade-off.
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